Digital and Multimedia Engagement Specialist (Communications Specialist - Digital and Content) Homebased
Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Mid level - LICA-10, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
-
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
- Closing Date: Closed
Functional Responsibilities
- Visual and Multimedia Content Production
- Social Media Strategy and Management
- Visual Brand and Digital Product Management
1. Visual and Multimedia Content Production
-
Work closely with Communications Team members to strategies ways to creatively package communications products on the Editorial and Design Board.
-
Engage in the design and execution of strategic campaigns that deliver information in an engaging way for target audience segments.
-
Conduct and record member and partner interviews, leading in technical setup and question development in collaboration with Communications Team members.
-
Oversee all aspects of multimedia production, from concept to scripting to final product, liaising and providing feedback to external vendors, as appropriate.
-
Produce visually appealing and audience-appropriate videos, graphics and animations for various platforms.
-
Work on design requests on Editorial and Design Board, advising staff on conceptualizing, developing, editing and publishing each product, assuming end-to-end ownership.
-
Build and utilize a robust visual catalogue that reflects the diversity and scale of the Partnership, maintaining internal and external systems, e.g., SharePoint and Flickr.
-
Work with the Events Team to identify photo and video needs for global, regional and national events to enhance our catalogue of visual assets.
-
Package content for external vendors, providing clear guidelines to external designers, photographers and videographers and ensuring smooth end-to-end production.
-
Review and approve all Editorial and Design Board assets and newsletter releases to ensure layouts, photos and other visual elements align with brand and quality standards.
-
Provide report lay outing and graphic design support for brochures, reports and other deliverables, as needed.
-
Design and assemble engaging presentations for meetings, conferences and workshops, as needed.
2. Social Media Strategy and Management
-
Develop a consistent stream of fresh, creative content that drives awareness, engages our audiences and encourages action.
-
Strategize how to leverage and optimize social media channels, continuously evaluating our brand presence on social media platforms.
-
Manage the Social Media Scheduler, responding to staff ideas and requests and working cross-functionally to plan and develop creative content.
-
Coach expert teams on how to craft and provide inputs that generate engaging social media content.
-
Plan social media content and develop toolkits for new product launches, event promotions, country launches and general strategic brand campaigns.
-
Leverage social media to advance our executive and leadership communications strategy in collaboration with team members.
-
Analyze and report on social media reach, engagement and overall channel performance, working with team members to refine performance metrics.
-
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of latest social media trends, tools and algorithms, adjusting strategies to maintain relevance and maximize reach and engagement.
-
Develop branded templates for social media content to ensure high-impact multimedia content enhances our digital presence.
-
Develop and refine social media guidance for Support Unit stakeholders, with support from external vendors.
3. Visual Brand and Digital Product Management
-
Define and enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistent visual representation across all digital platforms.
-
Oversee the design and production of digital assets, including logos and related branded assets.
-
Review and approve Editorial and Design Board assets and newsletter releases to ensure layouts, photos and other visual elements align with brand and quality standards.
-
Work with external vendors to produce digital and visual content that meets brand standards.
-
Coordinate with external vendors on website updates, informing page design and providing design mockups, as needed.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
-
Advanced degree (Master) preferably in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, international development, public policy or related degree.
-
A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of work (7 total) experience can be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree;
Experience
Required
-
With a Master's degree, at least five years of experience working in climate change, development, communication, and related fields.
-
Experience using design and multimedia software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Premiere, and/or After Effects
-
Experience in photo editing, retouching and creating visually appealing images using Photoshop
-
Advanced skills in Microsoft-based layouts using Word and PowerPoint
-
Experience applying UX principles in various contexts, including website design, social media, etc.
Asset
-
Familiarity with current discourse and developments in global climate and sustainable development policy
-
Ability to design logos and related branding
-
Experience using relevant social media platforms for content creation and engagement change, development, communication, and related fields.
-
Strong research skills and attention to detail to ensure all communications are grounded in well-researched facts and up-to-date information
-
Experience developing interview questions and recording in-person or virtual interviews and events using cutting-edge technology
-
Experience developing innovative concepts for multimedia content that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives
-
Skilled in designing vector graphics, illustrations, and visual content using Illustrator
Language
|